This produces the most beautiful guitar sound, the strongest forte, the most expressive dolce, the most diverse timbres, depending upon the intensity of the stroke, the angle of the finger to the string, and the flexibility imparted to the terminal finger joints. It is the fundamental sound of modern guitar technique.

Spis treści:
Foreward The rest stroke Analysis of the movements of the fingers Legato sound between notes repeated Exercises for the right hand only Preliminary exercises with both hands Position of the guitar - right hand - left hand The legato sound - explanation of symbols Exercise N. 1 Exercise N. 2, N. 3, N. 4 Exercise N. 5 Three easy studies Preparatory exercises to the scales Beginning scales All the diatonic scales in first position All the two octave scales, including those with the change of position The technique for the change if position in the scale The barre Barre on three strings - ex. 1 and 2 One octave scales using teh barre Barre on 4 strings Barre on 5 strings Barre on 6 strings Two octave scales using the barre The diatonic scales in their maximum extension Major - melodic and harmonic minor Example of the way in which to study the scales